Holbrook Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holbrook Lane Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0PS |
| Phone | 01225753708 |
| Reference Number | 126269 |
Holbrook Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all evaluated areas. Pupils are happy and engaged, demonstrating positive attitudes toward their education and behavior. The school has fostered a supportive environment where children feel safe and valued, which is apparent through their enthusiasm for the curriculum and extracurricular activities. Strengths include a clear ambition in curriculum design and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which contributes to their progress and inclusion in the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 223 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.95%
Girls: 56.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 21 | 29 |
| 2 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 3 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 5 | 17 | 20 | 37 |
| 6 | 17 | 23 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Friendly and welcoming school environment
- Strong pupil behavior and adherence to school rules
- Effective curriculum improvements since the last inspection
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High levels of pupil engagement in extracurricular activities
- Well-structured support for pupils with SEND
- Effective leadership and governance
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not read books well-matched to their reading levels
- Assessment checks on pupil knowledge across subjects need improvement
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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